As you may have noticed, things have changed around here! In order to make things easier on our candidates and clients, we’ve updated our website. To track all the changes that we have made, in thisRead more

What makes for a good tech hire? The answer to this question is varied but we’ve tackled this topic in previous blog posts. In those posts we talked about the underlying traits we feel hiring manageRead more

Your professional network (i.e. LinkedIn) can be extremely valuable to a job search. But, it takes time and effort and is easily put aside when you’re comfortable in and busy with your current positRead more

If you’re a follower of PSCI on social media or have read either of our latest newsletters (the IT Industry Rundown or the Consultant Connection) then you know this month/year marks a significant miRead more

Let’s begin with a hypothetical – your IT department has just been tasked with a time-sensitive project but you’re short on staff and you have limited budget. What do you do? Despite this being Read more

In a workplace setting, your wardrobe is a sign of your professionalism. You want to look the part! So whether you’re just starting a new job, out meeting new clients, or interviewing for the job ofRead more

The importance of finding and investing in cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Never before has the world been this dependent on technology. From online bank accounts and one touch monRead more

There are a lot of similarities between staffing companies. After all, our business models are all essentially the same – establish a network of clients, receive job requirements from said clients, Read more

In the IT staffing world, we see all sorts of jobs. Anything from Help Desk Support and Java Developers to System Security Administrators and Workday Developer Configuration Analysts. Some of these poRead more

Last month, we took a look at the common resume mistakes candidates make that are costing them both opportunity and money. Among them we listed spelling/grammatical mistakes, using non-traditional fonRead more

Today we’ll be addressing the topic of whether you’re paying your employees enough and how to keep yourself from losing out on a shot at employing top talent. As an IT staffing company, a major paRead more

As an IT staffing firm we review our fair share of resumes. Our clients depend on us to find them, screen them and present the ones we’ve deemed sufficiently qualified for their open job opportunitiRead more

Jobless rates are falling across the country and the U.S. economy is bouncing back. This is a great thing! Because of this, however, good candidates are not waiting around. They’re saying, “If youRead more

When first entering the job force, few entertain the idea of working as a consultant. In fact, I’d say most aren’t even aware that it’s a possibility. As you move further along in your career, hRead more

A few months ago we posted a blog about how the IT hiring market is affecting your business. In it, we asked why employers may be having trouble filling their open tech positions while offering up a fRead more

We’ve spoken about this topic before – Beyond IT: The Skills You Need Right Now for IT Career Success – but its message was so important it’s worth revisiting the topic. As a member of the IT Read more

It’s the dog days of summer so what better time to check in on the health of the IT industry.In the IT staffing industry, the majority of employees are consultants – workers hired to perform a serRead more

We’ve talked before about standing out and making yourself seen while on the job search. Everything from how to stand out in an interview to what impresses employers beyond just your resume. In thisRead more

2016 has been dubbed the year of the candidate. According to MRINetwork, a recruitment organization specializing in global research, 90% of recruiters believe that the job market is candidate driven.Read more

After days/weeks/months of searching for your dream job you’ve finally found it! Your resume has been tailored and on paper you seem the perfect match for the position. After submitting your applicaRead more

A few weeks ago we wrote about the different advantages and disadvantages that come with both contract and full time work (as well as the PSCI difference). As an IT staffing firm that deals primarily Read more

Glassdoor has just released its list of the 25 best-paying jobs in the US and to no one’s surprise tech jobs are once again dominating the list. This is no new phenomenon, year in and year out techRead more

There’s no denying it, the IT industry is a great place to be as there seems to be an endless supply of opportunity. With this opportunity, however, comes choices. As most in the IT industry know, cRead more

A few months ago, Patrick wrote a blog about what questions should be asked in interviews – by the interviewers… And Leslie has written a post about how to prepare for interviews… but what do yoRead more

It’s 2016 and the age of video, photo sharing, instant news, and expressing yourself 140 characters at a time is upon us. Gone (long gone!) are the days of both morning and evening editions of newsRead more

There’s a new phenomenon (new being a relative term) sweeping the nation: the work from home option aka telecommuting aka remote work. There are a few names for it but they all mean the same thing -Read more

As the year winds down, I wish to express gratitude to all those who continually, year after year, make it possible for PSCI to thrive in the IT Services industry. We are completing 23 years of busiRead more

2016 is just around the corner and – as has been for a while – it’s a great time to be in IT! Unemployment rates are nearing record lows with some positions showing unemployment rates as low as Read more

This is the time of the year we love! It’s full of football, lavish feasts, and spending quality time with friends and family. In fact, that’s what most people think of when they think of ThanksRead more

The importance of timely constructive feedback cannot be overstated. As an IT Staffing company we see both sides of this – not only are we seeking feedback on the candidates that we have submitted tRead more

Who is PSCI? What do they do? These are questions that are often posed to us at trade shows, workshops, job fairs and the like. So as we’re making a more concerted effort to market ourselves throughRead more

Over the course of our 22 year history, PSCI has never lost a client due to performance based issues. That stems from the fact that we routinely and consistently deliver consultants that not only fit Read more

When searching for a position there are many variables a candidate must take into consideration. In this space, we’ll be examining the common concerns raised by candidates about employers and how emRead more

The key to any good company and the common denominator for all successful companies are its employees. Particularly in a demanding market for IT talent, employee retention is more important than ever.Read more

As a recruiter, I see hundreds of resumes per week. I see some that I love and some that, well, I don’t. Resumes are your ticket to a new job, a better job, a better life. Own your resume, makRead more

Looking for a way to further your IT career? Take a look at these resources, which include websites, blogs and online courses to help you advance your career and land you the job of your dreams.GlassdRead more

When speaking with potential candidates for open positions there are standard information gathering questions that always need to be asked: How many years of experience do you have working with XYZ teRead more

In this blog we’re going to take a look at common criteria used to evaluate candidates, offering a fresh look at the keys to identifying really exceptional IT talent and also sharing some red flags.Read more

It’s a really tremendous time to be in tech right now. Incredible IT jobs with both established and startup companies offer incredible opportunities to advance your career. But when it comes to takiRead more

Corporate culture seems to be a hot topic in IT right now, and it’s really no surprise. Competition is fierce for top IT talent, and companies are struggling to find ways to stand out and become theRead more

As Glinda, the Good Witch of the North said in the Wizard of Oz, “Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?” There are good recruiters and there are bad recruiters. Job seekers have a lot of choicRead more

Most employers have been there. You think you've found the perfect candidate. They have great experience, they’re local to the area, their rate matches up well, they seem like the perfect match! HowRead more

I may serve as the marketing manager now here at PSCI, but for five years I was actually an IT recruiter. For every member of our team here at PSCI, IT recruiting is our passion — it truly drives usRead more

IT professionals are enjoying one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, which is posing a challenge for employers. The following addresses the fight for top IT talent and offers tips on how Read more

Have you heard that commonly quoted statistic — that a typical recruiter only spends six seconds looking at your resume? I know that here at PSCI we most definitely take more than six seconds to revRead more

As we’re moving into the New Year, PSCI is looking to expand its internal staff and we’d like to start by hiring a new salesperson. We’re looking for smart, enthusiastic and self-driven people. Read more

As an IT staffing company, one of our greatest challenges is finding qualified IT talent. At times, a search for a particular skill set may need to be opened up to a nationwide search when we’d prefRead more

In an industry as competitive as the IT Staffing industry, it’s very important to be in tune with your client’s needs and to know exactly what they’re looking for. So that raises the natural qRead more

For the better part of the last decade the US economy has been trying to recover from, for lack of a better term, the Great Recession. As people continue to get back to work, and as we continue to seeRead more

So what are the best jobs in IT? Of course, that’s a very subjective question because two people could be looking for very different things in a job. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across Read more

Working for an IT staffing firm, I'm continuously amazed by how well our consultants are paid. But of course, they're worth it! Living in the information age, the demand for qualified IT workers has nRead more

There’s a lot that goes into making a placement. As an IT staffing firm, not only are we tasked with finding the best technical talent but once we do we must make sure that our candidate is preparRead more

Welcome to the newest version of the PSCI website! This has been a very exciting year for us as it started in January with the celebration of our 20th Anniversary. In March we moved our offices to a bRead more